So this is what almost 15lbs looks like. Ugh.

[Brook]

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Thanks everyone

I'm okay today. Really! I am. I knocked 2 items off my To-Do list with 8 to go, and as soon as I'm done with my water (DID YA HEAR THAT BREN? I'M DRINKING MY WATER. heh), I'm off to go sweat.

Iap- I do nothing half-assed, but you can bet I'll be careful. No place to hike around here today, but my kids have been given a 20 minute warning and they'll be lining up to do some Yoga Booty Ballet with their mom in short order

Allie- You're amazing. And thank you.

cmcole- I dunno. Maybe I am, but I know that I feel a lot better 15lbs ago than I do right now.

Thanks Elsie and cruisergal!

Bren- You make my heart smile - now and always.

[mirna05]

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Mirna, do you have access to the women's forum? I posted "A window into my soul" in there yesterday. That'll give you the run down on what's been going on and what bit me.

I called goal in July of last year. I maintained that loss until March of this year - and that's when the proverbial ship hit the sand in my life.

Hi, no I don't whats the linK?

[Brook]

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Click on the UserCP link - go to the very left had bottom where it states Miscellaneous and then click on Group Memebership. Once you click on that it should give you a list of groups you can request membership in to and it will tell you how to do it.

[ex-barbie-doll]

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Brook.... you can do it again! I know it.... and YOU know it!

After being so slim I know exactly how you feel with the extra 15 pounds!

It has happened to me several times and I wish I had nipped it in the bud at only 15 pounds...before it escalated to over 50 pounds.. but I did not... I gained..and gained and was very unhappy...
BUT YOU CAN DO IT! You looked so good last year at goal.. and you do now... but I know you feel better lighter....

[floydgirl]

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I know you can do this, Brook, look at what you've accomplished before. You'll get through this.

I have the utmost admiration and respect for you posting this. When I'm feeling yucko, I just don't post.

I think you are one gorgeous woman, now as well as before. But you have to be happy with how you look in the mirror.

Good luck. You have a lot of support here.

[2big4mysize]

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ehy girl good for you getting those 2 down and adding that new siggy can you make it clickable to the challenge too maybe some others will be insipred to join y'all.

I still think Mom should be on that list.

[ztachick]

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Brook-
You look amazing in both pics..However if the previous pic makes you happier then go for it, but dont let the extra 15lbs determine your self worth..
I too let go of low carbing the past few months and have about a 20lb gain to show now, now my jeans barley fit-- you are such an inspiration to many on this borad--definatley me included-- so good luck with your 15lb loss im sure you will be back there in no time.

[Starmaker]

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{{{{HUG}}}} Brook, you will always be my biggest inspiration, 15 lbs? Phhhshaw, you can kick those in no time, you are amazing!

[punkin50]

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I honestly can't tell you've gained 15 lbs in the new picture but if it bothers you, you're the one that matters so you go for it girl. You've already got it knocked.

[Betty]

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Brook, as so many have said, you know this WOE like the back of your hand in the dark even. I have no doubt you will be back where you want to be and feel good in the time frame that you have set. I am glad you are back to share your experience and wisdom about this WOE with the members of this board.

[AllieCat0817]

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Brook, you're my HERO!

[Sarah1341]

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You look great in both pics Brook!!! You will have those pesky 15 pounds gone before you know it

[Peytonn]

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must have been those 'unlimited veggies'

don't HIT me I was just kidding...

I know you hate it... but it's not THAT noticeable.. just a tiny bit in your face/chest (I can see the collar bones in the -15 more clearly)...

I'd just love to be within 15 pounds of my GOAL....

[ttdriver]

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Brook, I've *always* admired you. From way back when .. !! Why? Cuz if ANYBODY can do it, its you. You ain't no crybaby .. you just DO IT.

It was seeing my 'before' pic that forever changed my life. It took courage to post it, but you know what? It keeps me motivated. You just keep lookin' at that 15 pound picture. I know it will keep you on track.

Betty

[kkat55]

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Hey Brook,

Don't be too hard on yourself...You can go to your own "melting" page and look at your VERY FIRST picture...you still can see amazing results from then until where you are now!!! You've come a long way and it shows!! (Hold up your current picture with your very first one and you can still see a remarkable difference.)

I'm cheering for you!